Penrith Regional Gallery has been confirmed as an exhibition partner venue for the prestigious Biennale of Sydney next year.
The 25th Biennale of Sydney, titled ‘Rememory’, will be presented free to the public from March 14 to June 14 2026 across five venues: Penrith Regional Gallery, White Bay Power Station, Art Gallery of NSW, Campbelltown Arts Centre and Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney.
Established in 1973, the Biennale of Sydney is the third oldest art biennial in the world after Venice and São Paulo and the largest exhibition of its kind in Australia.
It provides a constantly evolving platform for art and ideas and is recognised for commissioning and presenting innovative, thought-provoking art from Australia and around the globe. Since it began, the Biennale has commissioned and presented exceptional works of art by more than 2,400 Australian and international artists from more than 130 countries.
Penrith Regional Gallery Director Toby Chapman is looking forward to this new chapter in Penrith’s cultural story.
“It’s wonderful that [Artistic Director] Hoor Al Qasimi, one of the world’s most highly regarded curators, has selected our Gallery as a Biennale Exhibition Partner and is inspired by the possibilities she sees here,” he said.
“This will bring a significant new audience to PRG and Penrith as a whole, and offer creative opportunities for local artists. This announcement comes at a time when the Gallery’s profile and reach is rapidly rising, with a series of major exhibitions, increased visitor numbers and significant local and national media coverage.”
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said it was great news for the city.
“To be invited to join the 25th Biennale of Sydney in 2026 is a major development for Penrith and Western Sydney, with the much-loved Penrith Regional Gallery as an exhibition partner, one of only a handful of venues invited to participate,” he said.
“This puts Penrith on the global stage for arts and culture as the Biennale is one of the most prestigious and longest-running international art events. It will bring artists and visitors from around the world, many who may not be familiar with our vibrant city, beautiful setting and cultural offerings.
“This new opportunity will benefit not only the Gallery, but the wider Penrith community as more audiences discover the many different attractions of this area, and reasons to return.”
The exhibition’s opening night in Penrith will be on Saturday, March 14 2026.
Troy Dodds
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